YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF STILLWATER
Fostering Young Professionals
Growing up in Enid as a lifetime Oklahoma State fan , which college to attend was an easy choice for Collin Mason and his wife , Madison .
After graduating from OSU , they returned home to Enid but always hoped for an opportunity to move back to Stillwater . That opportunity came in 2021 when an existing insurance agency became available for purchase . In May 2021 , Collin and his father , David , an insurance agent in Enid , opened Allstate Insurance — Mason Agency .
“ Stillwater does an outstanding job promoting small businesses and their employees ,” Collin said . “ This played a really big factor in our decision-making ; we wanted to be able to grow in the community .”
Two months after opening its doors , the Mason Agency joined the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce as a member . It was at a Chamber event where Collin learned about the Young Professionals of Stillwater .
“ Meeting new people can be a challenging thing to do , especially in a professional setting ,” he said . “ I chose to get involved with YPS because I found that this group had a lot of like-minded people professionally , but also had a truly great group of people dedicated to making Stillwater better .”
Not only did Collin start attending YPS events , he decided to sponsor them . In 2022 , Collin ’ s agency sponsored a YPS Coffee & Conversation and a Business After Hours . These events brought dozens of young professionals into his agency where they were able to learn more about his business and build relationships .
Chamber ribbon cutting for the opening of Allstate Insurance — Mason Agency . David and Collin Mason with the giant scissors .
“ I think YPS does a remarkable job of fostering young professionals to become strong business leaders as well as being involved in their community ,” Collin said . “ YPS has allowed me to gain such a broad amount of knowledge across numerous industries . Whether it is listening to one of my friends in the lending business or learning about the future developments of Stillwater , you can learn so much about Stillwater .”
If , like Collin , you are looking for networking , leadership , and social opportunities for young working adults in Stillwater , Young Professionals of Stillwater is for you .
Story by Kylie Moulton
“ I chose to get involved with YPS because I found that this group had a lot of like-minded people professionally , but also had a truly great group of people dedicated to making Stillwater better .” — COLLIN MASON
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